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G. ARVID HAGSTROM, D. D.
Men of his stamp sway the soul by their prestige, by
their personal beauty and grandeur, by their concen-trated
intensity of character, by their strength of faith.
Page Four
1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOR THE
BETHANNUAL
OME one has said: "No power on earth or under the earth
can make a man do wrong without his own consent." Bethel
has had for its purpose this year to make it easier to do right and
harder to do wrong on the part of each one who has attended. This
is not entirely within human power, but is dependent on the power
of an inborn and indwelling Christ. The prayers and yearnings
of many have been that this Great and True friend might be an
experience and continuous reality in the life of each student as the
1925 school year draws to its close. It is certain that if we yield
ourselves to God with the same enthusiasm that we do to that which
interests us most, He will give Himself to us in just that proportion.
A Russian proverb says: "With God, go over the sea: without
Him, not over the threshold." A good motto to leave Bethel with.
A great university president has defined scholarship thus: - It is
an interest in knowing things, a desire for truth, an insatiable
curiosity not about the trivial and the unimportant, but about the
great things of the world and of human life. As an achievement,
it is the acquisition of knowledge, and still more, a confirmed atti-tude
of open-mindedness toward truth and acceptance of it. - Thus
we are confident that Bethel has contributed its quota toward this
result- -Scholarship- -by its teaching, school activities and literary
productions, the Clarion, the Student Handbook, and the Bethan-nual,
and this will enable each to—
Speak a shade more kindly
Than the year before;
Pray a little oftener;
Love a little more;
Cling a little closer
To the Father's love:
Life below shall liker grow
To the Life Above.
Page Five
GORDON CARLSON
Editor - in - Chief
HILMA ABRAHAMSON
Assistant Editor
LAWRENCE SELIN
Business Manager
CARL OLSON
Advertising Manager
H. C. WINGBLADE
Faculty Adviser
MARTIN ERICSSON
Assistant Advertising
Manager
PAUL WALLENDORF
Sport Editor
cae STAFF
THIS, then, is the -Bethannu. al ," the story in
words and pictures, of what happened at
Bethel in 1925.
In a few simple phrases we want to say to you
fellow students, teachers, and friends that we hope
the book will not displease you; that we have at
least tried to make this record of the School Year
worth something; and that we are happy to think
that many shall find it pleasant to turn its pages in
years to come.
We thank you all for your kindly assistance.
To Mrs. Grace Wilson, Edith Jacobson, Roger
Wickstrand, Eldon Lindbergh, Frances Anderson.
Naomi Hultgren, John Hedwall, Arvid Gordh,
Edgar Peterson, and others who have largely con-tributed
to make the annual what it is, we wish
particularly to express our gratitude.
THE STAFF.
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Designer
LLOYD LENNING
Circulation Manager
NELS STJERSTROM
Assistant Circulation
Manager
+ 1925-THE BETHANNUAL-19 25 1925-THE BETHANNUAL-19 25
FLORENCE ARVILLA PRICE
The tones of human voices are
mightier than strings of brass to move
the soul.
ANNA M. SWEDBERG, B. S.
Be just and fear not; but all the
ends thou aimest at be thy country's,
thy God's and truths,'.
A. J. WINGBLADE, A. M.
To have known one good man helps
our faith in God, in ourselves, and in
each other more than many sermons.
EDITH LARSON, Secretary to the Principal
A kind heart is a fountain of glad-ness,
making everything in its vicinity
freshen into smiles.
H. C. WINGBLADE, A. B.
While the candles are lit by the flame
of his light, his lantern grows brighter
still.
E. A. FINSTROM, PH. B., TH. M., B. D.
Human learning with the blessing of
God upon it, introduces to us divine
wisdom.
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Page Tzuclve Page Thirteen
DELPHA JACOBSON, B. S.
If e'er she knew an evil thought
She spoke no evil word.
AUGUST WILLMAN, A. B.
The highest manhood resides in dis-position,
not in mere intellect.
INGEBORG BERGGREN, A. B.
Her voice was ever soft, gentle and
low. an excellent thing in a woman.
MARIE OMARK
The highest graces of music flow
from the feelings of the heart.
HARTLEY GRANDIN, A. B.
To hear him speak, and sweetly smile
You were in Paradise the while.
FRANCES MAY ANDERSON, A. B.
She has a soul wide as the sea, calm as
the night. bright as the day.
GRACE WILSON
While the world lasts. the sun will
guild the mountain tops before it
shines upon the plain.
DOROTHEA TORNBLOM, A. B.
Real worth requires no interpreter:
its every-day deeds form its blazonry,
GEORGE H. HULTGREN
Such multitudes of heavenly strains
as the King of sounds doth make.
A. H. OBERG
What heart but feels his sweetly moral
lay
That leads to truth by harmony's
pleasant way.
ESTHER SABEL, Ph. B.
The end of all learning is to know
God. and out of that knowledge to
love and imitate Him.
LILLIAN DAHLGREN
Music washes away from the soul the
dust of every-day life.
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1925—THE BETH ANNUA L - 1925 1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
MERRIAM SHELLMAN
- Halstad, Minn.
Chorus '22
In Friendship I Was Early Taught to
Believe
CARL OLSSON - Omaha, Nebr.
Valedictorian
President, Seniors '25
President, Student Council '25
Secretary, Student Council '24
Clarion Staff '25
Bethannual Staff '25
Ministerial Student
Seminary-Academy Debate '25
Male Chorus
Chorus
Talent Is Formed in Calm Solitude:
Character Amid the Busy Stream of
Life
EDITH JACOBSON -
- - Cushing, Minn.
Secretary, Alpha Beta '25
Chorus
Girls' Glee Club '24
Author, Senior Prophecy '25
Highest marks among Senior girls
Reason Is Like the Sun, of Which the
Light Is Constant, Uniform, and Last-ing
BRAINERD CHRISTIE -
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
Student Council '22
Treasurer, Senior '25
Male Quartet '24, '25
Orchestra '24, '25
Basketball Manager '25
Baseball Manager '25
Chorus '25
An Ounce of Wit Is Worth a Pound of
Sorrow
GILBERT PHILLIPS - - -
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
President, Com'l Class '25
Vice President, Com'l Class '24
Student Council '25
Final Debate '24
Clarion Staff '25
Football '23, '24
Baseball '24, '25
Track '25
He Who Seizes the Opportune Moment Is
the Right Man
HILMA ABRAHAMSON -
- - - - Enfield, Minn.
Clarion Staff '25
Bethannual Staff '25
Treasurer, Freshman '22
Vice President, Sophomore '23
Secretary, Senior '25
Chorus
Pianist, Svea '25
Pianist, Missionary Band '25
Student Welfare Committee '23, '25
Many Daughters Have Done Virtuously.
But Thou Excellest Them All
FOLKE EKBLAD -
- - Minneapolis, Minn.
Chorus
Ministerial Student
I Have No Ambition to See a Goodlier
Man
VERA LIND - Deerwood, Minn.
Treasurer, Athenaean
Chorus
A Girl Who Is Jolly and Small and Loved
by All
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LLOYD LENNING - Milaca, Minn.
Clarion Staff '24, '25
Bethannual Staff, '24, '25
President, Junior 'Class '24
President, Alpha Beta '25
President, Ministerial Students '25
Vice President, Svea '25
Vice President, Alpha Beta '25
Vice President, Seniors '25
Secretary, Missionary Band '25
Student Council '23
Publicity Committee '24
Male Chorus
Chorus
Football, Basketball, Baseball
Track
It Is Excellent to Have a Giant's Strength
LILLIAN WINBERG
- - Little Falls, Minn.
Chorus
In Actions Faithful, in Honor Clear
JOHN HEDWALL - -
- - St. Paul, Minn.
Clarion Staff '25
Athletic Board '24, '25
Vice President, Alpha Beta '25
Male Quartette '24, '25
Seminary-Academy Debate '25
Hockey Manager '25
Chorus '24, '25
Football '23, '24
Basketball '24, '25
Baseball '24, '25
Track '24, '25
Bethannual Cartoonist '25
Time Will Explain It All. He Is a Talker,
and Needs No Questioning Before He
Speaks
JOSEPHINE HEDBERG -
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
Chorus
Basketball '22, '23, '24, '25
She Is Pretty to Walk with, and Witty
to Talk with, and Pleasant, too, to
Think on
ESTHER J. EHNBOM -
- - Two Harbors, Minn.
President, Student Volunteers '25
President, 0. J. M. M. M. '25
President, B. 1 M. T. S. '24
Secretary, Missionary Band '25
Preceptress of Girls' Dormitory '24,
'25
Grace Was in All Her Steps, Heaven in
Her Eye, in Every Gesture Dignity and
Love
EMIL OLEN - Norbeck, S. Dak.
Student, Welfare Committee '24
Publicity Committee '25
Male Chorus '24, '25
Male Quartette '24, '25
Track
No Man Is Blest by Accident or Guess,
True Wisdom Is the Price of Happiness
HANNAH FLOOD - St. Paul, Minn.
Student Council '25
Vice President Athenaeans '25
Treasurer Alpha Beta '25
Common Sense Is the Genius of
Humanity
GORDON CARLSON - - -
- Minneapolis, Minn.
Clarion Staff '24, '25
Bethannual Staff, '24, '25
President, Sophomore Class '24
President, Svea '24
President, Publicity Committee '24
Oratorical Contest Winner '25
Svea Declamatory Contest Winner '23
Essay Contest Winner '24
Final Debate '23
Treasurer, Svea '23
Student Welfare Committee '23
Chorus
Track '23
Ministerial Student
He Possessed a Peculiar Talent for Pro-ducing
Effect in Whatever He Said or
Did
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19 25—THE BETHANNUAL-1 9 2 5
PAUL WALLENDORF
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
Salutatorian
Clarion Staff '24, '25
Bethannual Staff '24, 25
Basketball '24
Understanding Is a Well Spring of Life
to Him That Hath It
TILLIE FLOOD - St. Paul, Minn.
Chorus
Treasurer Junior Class '24
Modesty and the Dew Love the Shade; •
Each Shine in the Open, Only to be
Exhaled Into Heaven
CARL H. ANDERSON -
- - - - Rockford, Ill.
Svea Declamatory Contest Winner '24
Treasurer, Svea '25
A Man Who Is Quiet, But Whose Mind •
Is Always Working
FLORENCE BUISMAN - -
- Milaca, Minn.
Treasurer, Athenaean '25
Manner, Not Gold, Is a Woman's Best
Adornment
LAURA LARSON - St. Paul, Minn.
Chorus
Purity of Mind and Conduct Is the First
Glory of Woman
ERNEST G. A. NELSON
- - - - Chicago, Ill.
Student Council '22
President, Svea '23
Vice President, Svea '22
Vice President, Svea '24
Treasurer, Sophomores '23
Secretary, Alexis Society '23
Svea Declamatory, second place
President, Ministerial Ass'n '24, '23
Chorus
A Man's Gift Maketh Room for Him and
Bringeth Him Before Great Men
GRACE CARTER - St. Paul, Minn.
Chorus '24
Well-Timed Silence Hath More Eloquence
Than Speech
ROGER WICKSTRAND -
- - - - Kenosha, Wisc.
President, Missionary Band '24
President, 0. J. M. M. M. '24
President, Publicity Committee
Vice President, Junior Class '24
Vice President, Ministerial Students
'24
Vice President, Alpha Beta '23
Student, Volunteer Delegate, Indian-apolis
'24
Vice President, Students' Council '24
Students' Council '22, '23
Clarion Staff '24
Bethannual Staff '24
Senior Historian
Student Welfare Committee
Athletic Board '22, '23
Football '22, '23
Highest score in Track '22, '24
Highest score in Basketball '24
Chorus
To See Him Is to Love Him, to Know
Him Is to Praise
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1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
DAVID GIBNEY - St. Paul, Minn.
Basketball '24, '25
Baseball '24, '25
Tennis '24
Track '24
Rejoice in Life While Still the Light
Burns Bright
DORA CARLSON - Kenedy, Texas
Secretary, Freshman '22
Secretary, Junior '24
Secretary, Alpha Beta '23
Secretary, Svea '23, '24
Svea Declamatory Contest Winner '24
Chorus
Mirth Is, So to Speak, the Sunbeam of
Life
LAURENCE SELIN -
- - - - Kenosha, Wisc.
Clarion Staff '25
Bethannual Staff '25
Secretary, Student Council '25
Secretary, Ministerial Students '24
President, Alpha Beta '24
Manager, Football '24
Manager, Baseball '24
Hockey '25
Joyful of Heart. and Full of Wit, He Is
Ever Ready to Do His Bit
LOUISE HEDBERG - -
- - - St. Paul, Minn.
Clarion Staff '22
Preliminary Debate '22
Secretary, Sophomore Class '22
Pianist, Alpha Beta '25
Orchestra '25
Chorus
Art Is Not the Bread But the Wine of Life
JOSEPH FRIBERG - St. Paul, Minn.
Vice President, Freshman '21
Track '24, '25
Chorus
Ministerial Student
Bethannual Contzst Winner '22, '24
For He That Is Good Is Ever Great
HILDUR NEWMAN - - -
- - St. Paul, Minn.
Chorus
Com'l Graduate '24
There Is No Ill Can Dwell in Such a
Temple
ERNEST LAGERSTROM -
- - - St. Paul, Minn.
Alpha Beta Contest Winner '25
Chorus '25
A Dignified Senior
RUTH A. JOHNSON -
- - - Mandan, N. Dak.
Student Welfare Committee '24
Treasurer, Svea '25
Chorus
The Faithful Shall Abide with Blessings
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HANNAH JOHNSON - - -
- - Evansville, Minn.
Certificate in Piano '24
Diploma in Piano '25
Pianist, Alpha Beta '24
Chorus '24, '25
Those Silver Sounds, So Soft, So Dear,
the Listener Held His Breath to Hear
GUNNAR LINDAHL - - Sweden
Treasurer, Ministerial Ass'n '25
Publicity Committee '24
With His Philosophical Mind, He Reasons
and Thinks for Himself
RUTH PALMQUIST - -
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
Clarion Staff '25
A Mind Full of Knowledge Is One That
Never Fails
ARNOLD WICKLUND -
- - - - St. Paul,•Minn.
Oratorical Contest '25
Chorus '25
Tennis '25
Social Committee '25
A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples of
Gold in Pitchers of Silver
MELVIN JOHNSON - - -
- - Nelson, Minn.
Student Welfare Committee '25
Tennis Champion '25
Football '24
Basketball '25
Baseball :25
Track '25
Discretion of Speech Is More Than
Eloquence
AGNES LINDEEN
- - - - St. Paul, Minn.
President, Athenaean '25
Girls' Glee Club '24
Basketball '24
Reading Contest Winner '24
Chorus
That Celestial Music Thrilled the Air
SELMA NELSON - Argyle, Minn.
You Are Quiet and Modest and Yet as
Friendly as Can Be
VIOLA ERICKSON -
- - - Milaca, Minn.
Girls' Glee Club '24
Orchestra '24, '25
Diligently and Perseveringly, She Goes
About Her Duties
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ROSE JORGENSON -
- Artichoke Lake, Minn.
Secretary, Freshman '23
Secretary, Athenaean '24
Chorus
Devout, Yet Cheerful; Active, Yet
Resigned
ROY Dow - - St. Paul, Minn.
I Am More Serious Than My Custom
Our Homes Are Cheerier for Her Sake.
Our Dooryards Brighter Blooming, and
All About the Social Air Is Sweeter for
Her Coming
ARVID GORDH - St. Paul, Minn,.
Student Welfare Committee '23
Track '24, '25
Basketball '23
Bethannual Cartoonist '25
None But Himself Can Be His Parallel
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l'age 7 'TV enty-Six
4, 1925—THE BETHANNUAL-192.5
OUR CLASS ADVISER
THE Senior classes have for many successive years claimed Professor H. C.
Wingblade as their counselor and special patron. And each of these classes
has with some vanity thought itself his peculiar favorite. We know that in the
Senior year he has made a last, great effort to put the stamp of a Christian edu-cation
upon the youth that is passing out of his sphere of influence.
Yet it is not true that we shall entirely pass out from his sphere of influ-ence.
We cannot do that. In years to come we shall be led to think of him
when we happen on to some line of beautiful literature that he pointed out to
our unseeing eyes; but oftener shall we remember some new thought that he
brought us, or some age-old truth that he restated in his own striking way
impossible to forget.
Light and truth are beneficent—still light may be cold as a January day,
and truth may be sharp as a two-edged sword; we need warmth to grow. So
Mr. Wingblade, a true and wise teacher, has given more—something of himself,
the warmth of his own personality. We may lose our grammar; we may forget
who wrote ``Layamon's Brut'' ; but we shall always retain the essentials of a true
education; for, as the esteem and love for our teacher, it has gone deeper than
the surface, deeper than the head, it has found lodgment in the heart of each
Senior.
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SENIORS
CARL OLSSON - President
LLOYD LENNING
Vice President
HILMA ABRAHAMSON
Secretary
BRAINERD CHRISTIE
Treasurer
CARL OLSSON - Valedictorian
PAUL WALLENDORF
Salutatorian
MOTTO—Set sail; the ocean lies before us.
COLORS—Silver and Blue.
CLASS FLOWER—Pink Rose.
HISTOR Y
By ROGER WICKSTRAND
FE OUR years ago prospectors from all parts of our land were thrown into
Bethel's melting pot. Because of the unexplored territory lying before and
back of this experience, this group was molded into a strong cast, which has
proved most durable during the course of our journey at Bethel.
These adventurers moved slowly forward, practically unnoticed at first,
as is the portion of all tenderfoots. However, it was not long before these cour-ageous
explorers won distinction in literary and athletic lines. Yes, it was an
illustrious beginning, but not once was our pace slackened in the race.
Our history began with a democratic business meeting. After election of
officers we choose for our classpiiot, Miss Violet Wallendorf, who served most
faithfully in this capacity. Beyond a doubt it was because of her excellent lead-ership
that we got such a noble start.
The most outstanding adventure during the first year was our Freshman
social. Everything was arranged to perfection, but the wise upper classmen laid
all our plans waste. Locking ourselves in one of the music rooms, with our
treasured "feed" by our side and the prowling upper classmen outside the door,
we debated as to how we should consume our "eats." We found to our sorrow,
but not to our disadvantage, that our only eating utensil was a pocket knife;
however, our fingers did not constitute a handicap contest, thanks to the upper
classmen who made the evening so joyous and successful.
Of course, by the carrying of excessive volumes of books and. assuming
bewildered countenances, our identity was laid bare. Who can conceive of a
school without Freshmen? Why, the Freshmen are as necessary to a school as
an engine is to an automobile. No matter what happens to a Freshman he never
takes offense; he is passive and green, the goat of the school. Regardless of what
can be said about Freshmen, I'm sure no one would fancy having this title erased
from his school experience.
II.
The fall of the second year found practically every member of our class
back at the registrar's desk; none was refused entrance, so we resumed our studies
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1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
as Sophomores. It seemed good to be a little Sophomore. Nothing spectacular
happened this year, although we had our good times as a class and managed to
retain the laurels won while Freshmen. Fall, winter, and spring passed; ex-aminations
were successful and thus the second year elapsed.
After many days of wishing our vacation at an end, we returned a third
time, but this time as proud Juniors. This year we made close observation of
the Seniors' actions so we would know how to gauge our decorum during the
long-hoped-for year. Seemingly, amidst our threshold exploitations, we reached
the zenith of our regime, not knowing, naturally, what our Senior year might
unveil. We started out by winning the Basket Ball Tournament. Our Junior
program took everybody by storm; our call talent met the approval of every-body.
This was only a door to the gorgeous banquet we gave in honor of the
Seniors. Likewise, this year was punctuated with many class socials, the out-standing
one being a unique sleigh ride party, which we shall never forget. The
last social event of our Junior year was an outdoor picnic given in appreciation
of our highly esteemed class adviser for her faithful service and wise counsel ren-dered
during our Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years.
IV.
The next fall registration recorded us as dignified Seniors. The long antic-ipated
year had at last arrived ; it was with great pleasure we commenced our
studies.
Only those who have been Seniors know the joy of wearing the Senior's
cap at the get-acquainted social ; the thrills of English IV : the pleasure of being
honored guests at the social event of the year; the satisfaction of a completed
thesis; the ecstasy of commencement, and finally the rapture of clasping the sig-nificant
coil of paper which implies so much.
The Senior year is packed full of work and good times; it is a busy year,
still the most pleasant of all four years.
As we leave our Alma Mater we shall carry away happy recollections of
our class meeting and socials, especially from our Senior year. The Senior hard-time
party, the Junior-Senior banquet, the Alumni banquet, and the final picnic
will ever illumine our memories.
With commencement drawing nearer we realize that our journey at Bethel
is approaching completion and a despondent thought of having to leave the
cherished halls we have learned to love, echoes through our minds and hearts.
We seal the annals of our chapter at Bethel with gratitude to the splendid
and competent faculty, for their influence and patience manifested toward us.
We are also indebted to our fellow classmen for their fellowship and influence.
In all, we are thankful for the privileges of self-development which the literary
societies afford and the opportunities of service which Bethel makes possible.
Bethel has erected a span in the structure of our life; she has given us a new con-ception
of life, elevated our ideas and made us better men and women. Our
only regret is that we didn't do better, accomplish more, and leave deeper im-pressions
behind.
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SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY
By EDITH JACOBSON
ELL, we're on our way!"
The speaker waving her hand at the group assembled near the gate
from whence the car had just left, turned towards her companion at the wheel.
"I can scarcely realize, - she said, - that we're starting off on the trip of
which we used to dream so much years ago."
-Yes, it is wonderful, - replied her companion, as she shifted a lever and
settled back comfortably in the seat. "I pinched myself this morning to see if
I were really awake. And I couldn't help but think that we two have been
extremely fortunate in being together so much of the time since we left Bethel.
Our class of '25 seems to be scattered all over the world."
"That only goes to prove that it was a capable and distinguished class,"
the other remarked smiling. By the way, did you see Emil Olen's name in the
paper this morning? He is a candidate for governor of Iowa."
"He's been in the State legislature the last two years but I didn't see the
morning paper. Last week when I motored up to Duluth, I saw Ruth Hed-quist
there. She was preparing for her wedding which is to take place next
month. Her husband to be is a prominent real estate man of Saskatchewan,
Canada."
- That's interesting. I wonder where—"
She stopped abruptly, for they met another car and the driver hailed them
with a "Well, well, Florence Buisman and Edith Jacobson! This is a pleasant
surprise, I must say.''
"Brainerd Christie and Folke Ekblad!" the girls ejaculated simultaneously.
- Why I thought you were in China."
"We were but are back on our furlough. We're touring the Northwest
now in behalf of foreign missions. But where are you going? By the looks
of the baggage on your car, you must be traveling a long distance."
"We're on our way to Texas to see Dora Carlson." Edith replied. - She
is the matron of a children's hospital in Austin. We've been teaching here in
Minnesota for several years and now we intend to see the country a bit."
"I must tell you of some of the Bethelites we encountered on the way home
from China, - Brainerd began. - Roy Dow was the pilot of the plane that took
us over the Pacific. He's gone around the world two times. He had seen Arvid
Gordh in France. Arvid is a teacher of philosophy in the French Academy,
and is shaking all of Europe with his genius. Then Roy had also seen Gunnar
Lindahl in Russia. He is the head of the new Educational system they have
established there."
-Earnest Nelson is doing a wonderful work as a missionary among the
Russians, I've heard," added Folke. "I had a letter from Carl Olsson not long
ago. He is the principal of the new Baptist College in Moscow, and keeps
in touch with the mission workers. But I think we must move on, as we're
due to speak at Bemidji tonight, and have still over a hundred miles to go."
"We must stop off in the Twin Cities a few days, don't you think?" asked
Florence, as they drove on over the smooth pavement. We won't know many
at Bethel, I suppose, but we'll surely run across some illustrious members of the
class of '25 in the cities."
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"Oh, I'm so glad you've come," said Dora eagerly. "Now you must tell
me all about the trip."
"Yes," replied Florence, "but first you will want to hear about the mem-bers
of our class that we met. I had no idea that we'd hear of so many of them
in the time it took us to drive down here from Minnesota.
"First, we stopped off in the twin cities, of course. We visited Bethel on
Friday, and found that two of our classmates are serving as teachers in Bethel.
I suppose you know that the Baptists have a new college there now, also."
"Oh, yes, I know that," answered Dora. - But who are those teachers
you spoke about?"
"Roger Wickstrand is a professor in English, but has resigned, for he is
going as a missionary to Lapland this fall. Viola Erickson is a music instructor
as well as a teacher in the Commercial Department."
"Don't forget to tell that we went down to the St. Paul auditorium to
hear U. S. Senator Wallendorf speak, - interrupted Edith.
"Do you mean Paul?" questioned Dora. "Well, I shouldn't wonder. He
was a real genius, if anyone was."
We talked over old times with Paul, and received news of several more
Bethelites," Florence said excitedly. "David Gibney has charge of the Experi-mental
Farm near Excelsior, Minnesota. Joe Friberg is a mission worker in
the slums of New York and is doing marvelous work there. Hannah and Tillie
Flood are teachers in a school conducted by Walfred Danielson in Assam, India.
Ruth Palmquist is Secretary of Foreign Missions with her headquarters at Bos-ton.
Selma Nelson is a designer of gowns in a large dressmaking establishment
in Paris. Now, did I forget anyone?"
"Oh, yes, Josephine Hedberg," added Edith. - She's head of social service
work in Denver, Colo. And Grace Carter, after a long term of nurse's training
and active service in the twin cities, has gone to the Indian settlements of New
Mexico to teach nursing."
"Well," continued Florence, - after we left Paul we encountered Louise
Hedberg. She was home on a visit, but has been actively engaged in educational
work in the Philippines. I understand she has full charge of a girls' school
there, and is instructor of music and drawing as well. Louise told us that Laura
Larson is the wife of the Mayor of Los Angeles, and is quite a leader in social
service work in the city.
"In the evening we went down to the Minneapolis Auditorium to hear the
Symphony Orchestra. Imagine our surprise to find John Hedwall the director
and Hannah Johnson the pianist. The next day we did some necessary shop-ping
downtown, and discovered that Hildur Newman was head sales-woman at
Dayton's. We passed a barber shop on Nicollet bearing the sign 'Ernest Lager-strom,
Barber,' and I simply had to go in to find out if it were he. Sure enough
it was. I was almost tempted to get my hair bobbed, ha, ha. -
"Well, why didn't you?" inquired Dora, "This new kind of bob is—"
"Now, don't talk 'bobs' to us," laughed Florence. "However, that re-minds
me, I saw a book the other day entitled 'Bobs,' written by Merriam Shell-man
Parker. I hear she has become quite famous through her books of fiction
and her magazine articles."
"Yes, I've read several of Merriam's works, and they are very good. Vera
Lind, too, is a contributor to the best magazines of America," Dora added.
"But I must continue with the story. We' had a little accident near
Winona, when Edith bumped into the rear of another car that didn't have a tail
light. The right front fender got dented pretty much, so be turned into a garage
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in Winona, and who should be the proprietor of it but Melvin Johnson? After
that, we turned off the Jefferson Highway in order to see Chicago, as Edith had
never been there. We went up to see Lloyd Lenning. You know he's head of
the Northwest Baptist Theological Seminary. He told us of the whereabouts
of several others. Gilbert Phillips is a successful lawyer in Philadelphia. Ruth
Johnson is a Domestic Science teacher in Wellesley College. Hilma Abraham-son
is director of educational activities in the interior of Africa, besides having
charge of a girls' school near Lake Nyambo. Gordon Carlson is editor of the
'New York Sun,' and in addition, is author and printer of a large number of
religious tracts and pamphlets. Esther Ehnbom is head of Shanghai College.
Lawrence Selin is manager of a large clothing concern in Seattle, Wash. We cer-tainly
had a nice time, talking over Senior days spent at Bethel. Then we stayed
for a few days at the home of Rose Mitchell (Jorgenson) in southern Mis-souri.
Rose is a wonderful homekeeper, I must say. We wanted her to go with
us down here, but she couldn't leave now, as she was expecting her husband back
from Europe any day. She told us that Agnes Lindeen is married and living in
West Virginia. She has done a great deal there in promoting summer vacation
Bible School work. Lillian Winberg is located just a few miles from Agnes.
Lillian's husband is a doctor and Arnold Wicklund is a dentist in Kansas City."
"That's quite a complete record of our class, Dora, isn't it?" inquired
Edith. "You know we wrote to you about meeting Brainerd and Folke, but
we haven't been able to find out where Carl Anderson is."
"I happen to know that," replied Dora. "He's professor of Swedish in
our University here in Austin."
"Is that so? Well, we can't deny that still waters run deep, as they say.
It surely is splendid, though, to think that all of the members of our class have
achieved such high and noble positions in life. It shows that the high principles
taught us at dear old Bethel were not taught in vain."
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CLASS SONG
Parting days are near at hand
Bethel days now soon shall end.
Have we attained, attained that looked for prize
The fruit of toil, the fruit of sacrifice, of sacrifice?
Bethel days are speeding by,
Parting ways are drawing high
But the impress, impress of our dear school
,Will follow on, follow us on, beyond our goal.
Life's rugged path before us lies
God's great love doth us suffice
And as we journey, journey along our way,
We know His hand, His hand will be our stay, our stay.
Hear we our Saviour's gentle call?
Choose we our Lord as all in all?
We hasten onward, onward in His employ,
And there we find, find we our perfect, our perfect joy.
—Emil_ OLEN.
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1925
Drawn up by ERNEST NELSON, ARVID GORDH, L,OUISE HEDBERG
WE, the class of 1925, being of unsound mind and defective memory, especially around
examination time, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament,
hereby revoking all wills heretofore made by us, if any such there be.
First: We hereby request that any evil we may have done and any defeats we have suf-fered
be promptly cremated and the ashes consigned to the dust already within the pipe-organ,
and that all the good deeds we have done and all the victories gained be enshrined forever in the
memories of our teachers.
Second: To each separate member of the Junior Class we bequeath :
Hilma Abrahamson's logical reasoning to Gerald Norton.
Carl H. Anderson's quietness to Alice Bodien.
Florence Buisman's rings . to Clarence Wallin.
Dora Carlson's winsomeness to Gordon Russel.
Brainerd Christie's smile to Hugo Mossberg.
Grace Carter's bobbed hair to Gladys Lewis.
Gordon Carlson's originality to Geneva Olson.
Roy Dow's forgetfulness to Hildur Johnson.
Viola Erickson's violin to Lorein Carlson.
Folke Ekblad's sweet temper to Doris Storm.
Tillie Flood's nervousness to Nels St jernstrom.
Hannah Flood's social ability to Eldon Lindberg.
Joseph Friberg's salesmanship to Judith Dahlby.
Arvid Gordh's longing for the East to Arthur Ellison.
David Gibney's curls to Lorna Carlson.
John Hedwall's soft voice to Irene Daleen.
Josephine Hedberg's sparkling eyes to Myrtle Hanson.
Louise Hedberg's attractiveness to Jefford Loren.
Ruth Hedquist's rosy cheeks to Fern Bosell.
Hannah Johnson's affections to Stanley Forsman and Joel Frykman.
Ruth A. Johnson's willingness to Kate Olson.
Melvin Johnson's bashfulness to Paul Erlanson.
Edith Jacobson's congeniality to Myrtle Stolberg.
Rose Jorgenson's announcements in chapel to Charles Entner.
Vera Lind's blue eyes to H. G. Ellsworth.
Ernest Lagerstrom's complacency to Ruth Frielund.
Laura Larson's 'Hero Worship - to Doris Freedlund.
Agnes Lindeen's Hope Chest to Elvert Forsell.
Gunnar Lindahl's memory to Clyde Gustayson.
Lloyd Lenning's self-consciousness to Linnea Stjernstrom.
Ernest Nelson's good themes to Ruth Olson.
Hildur Newman's natural curls to Verda Erickson.
Selma Nelson's grace to Mamie Gorham.
Carl Olson's book-store to Edwin Nylen.
Emil Olen's tenor voice to Martin Ericsson.
Ruth Palmquist's energetic study to Fred Swedberg.
Gilbert Phillips' deep voice to Esther Jorgenson.
Merriam Shellman's perfect attendance to Anna Stjernstrom.
Lawrence Selin's studiousness to Alfred Larson.
Paul Wallendorf's shyness to Bessie Le Master.
Lillian Winberg's fair hair to Hazel Christie.
Roger Wickstrand's aristocracy to Laura Rundquist.
Arnold Wicklund's periwinkle cap to Beulah Wickstrand.
We hereby appoint Professor August Willman as the executor of this our last will.
In testimony. whereof, the said Senor Class has hereunto set its hands and seals, this first
day of May, 1925.
CLASS OF 1925.
Subscribed, sealed and sworn to, before us this first day of May. 1925.
BETHANNUAL STAFF.
Witnesses: Notary Public.
MRS. A. M. SWEDBERG.
MRS. GRACE WILSON.
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WHO'S WHO
HILMA ABRAHAMSON Most Conscientious
CARL ANDERSON Most Dignified
FLORENCE BUISMAN Tallest
DORA CARLSON Most Usual
GRACE CARTER Most Optimistic
GORDON CARLSON Most Able
BRAINERD CHRISTIE Wittiest
ROY Dow Most Carefree
ESTHER EHNBOM Most Dependable
FOLKE EKBLAD "Goodest"
VIOLA ERICKSON Most Cheerful
TILLIE FLOOD Most Reserved
HANNAH FLOOD Most Practical
JOSEPH FRIBERG Most Businesslike
ARVID CHORD_ Most Comical
DAVID GIBNEY Happiest
JOHN HEDWALL Most Popular
LOUISE HEDBERG Most Musical
JOSEPHINE HEDBERG Liveliest
RUTH HEDQUIST Most Unusual
HANNAH JOHNSON Most Plucky
RUTH A. JOHNSON Most Modest
MELVIN JOHNSON Most Mischievous
EDITH JACOBSON Most Poetical
ROSE JORGENSON Most Patient
VERA LIND Most Gracious
ERNEST LAGERSTROM Most Sincere
LAURA LARSON Best Natured
AGNES LINDEEN Nicest
GUNNAR LINDAHL Most Studious
LLOYD LENNING Most Athletic
ERNEST NELSON Most Discerning
SELMA NELSON Neatest
HILDUR NEWMAN Best Provider
CARL OLSSON.. Brightest
EMIL OLEN Most Versatile
RUTH PALMQUIST Most Literary
GILBERT PHILLIPS Most Talkative
MERRIAM SHELLMAN Most Changeable
LAURENCE SELIN Most Argumentive
PAUL WALLENDORF Best Posted
LILLIAN WINBERG _Sweetest
ROGER WICKSTRAND Most Handsome
ARNOLD WICKLUND ._Most Polished
Judges: EMIL OLEN, JOSEPHINE HEDBERG.
SENIOR CLASS POEM
I.
FROM far o'er land we've wandered,
O'er hills and mountains steep;
We've traveled over deserts,
And crossed the rivers deep.
The ocean lies before us
But we shall never quail,
The bigger things are coming
To test our strength and sail.
II.
All thru the years behind us,
Our battles have been fought,
By those who've tried to teach us,
The things our hearts have sought.
But now those days are over,
And we must face the strife
And meet with unknown billows,
Upon the sea of life.
III.
And so, our Alma Mater,
- Our best we give to thee" ;
Beneath you we've been sheltered
But now you set us free.
We love thee, dear old Bethel,
You are our beacon light,
Your rays will guide our vessel
And you will guide us right.
IV.
0 God, our wondrous Master,
0 Lord of land and sea,
Pour forth Thy blessing on us,
And mould our lives for Thee.
May Jesus be our pilot,
On Him we'll put our faith,
That He may guide our vessel
Into His harbor safe.
—John Hedwall.
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An-other
year
is ended and we
with many a sigh re-call
the coin we've spend-ed,
for Juniors must live high. pew-
JUNIO P/10 , N , P1 A Pow-Wow first we planned, oh,
yes ! to Battle Creek, and when at last
the truck was manned, Oh, Como! Snell-ing
! What a shriek ! Then off we went with
speed quite dizzy, to find the way we argued much with
"Lizzie." A jolly time, with good eats alternated ; we
yelled and sang, then home we navigated. A sojourn of absentia
from parties did we choose, 'twasn't really soft soap, we had to pay
our dues. Soon a backward party found us, back on the old gym floor,
but the spelling match unwound us till we couldn't yell for more. And Nels
was there with feet quite smallish, though oft to the kitchen he did resort ; we
all admit he was quite dollish, which added to our sport. There were speeches
at the table, for attractions weren't so few, one bore a "Taylored" label
and one was Earnest, too. Now on the junior Program I'll dwell
a little while, I'm sure 'twas entertaining 'cause now I see you
smile. Alas ! my breath I almost lost as "The Silent
System" ended, but music, worth ten times the cost,
soon had my nervous system mended. The
chorus also thrilled me, such voices clear and
strong ! "Goliath" almost chilled me,
oh, dear ! was that the gong ? Now,
after you have read this, your
brains may be wound
tight, if it was hard
to read, think
what it was
to write!
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A. E. B.
F. E. B.
H. M. E. C.
L. A. C.
L. C. C.
I. O. D.
J. E. D.
H. G. E.
A. E. E.
C. L. E.
M. G. E.
V. E. E. E.
P. A. E. E.
E. D. F.
A. S. F.
R. A. F.
D. M. H. F.
J. F.
M. Z. G.
C. A. G.
E. C. G.
L. V. G.
A. E. H.
L. F. H.
M. G. H.
A. I. J.
A. N. J.
H. M. J.
V. V. J.
E. L. J.
A. N. L.
B. W. L. M.
G. A. L.
E. G. L.
J. G. L.
H. H. M.
G. P. N.
E. B. N.
G. I. O.
K. E. O.
R. V. O.
L. J. R.
G. M. R.
M. E. S.
A. S.
L. S.
N. E. S.
D. M. S.
O. F. S.
C. E. W.
B. M. W.
Ile Junior Jnittais
An established Bethelite.
Fairly exquisite babe.
Her merry eyes charm.
Lives another chemist.
Let's caution cupid.
Isle of Dreams
Just everybody's doll.
He's getting educated.
Actually expunges extravagance.
Celestial looking enough.
Makes good everywhere.
Volunteers extraordinary evening entertainment.
Passes approval every evening.
Everything done faithfully.
A sturdy fellow.
Reveals ardent (earnest) friendship.
Does many helpful favors.
Justly finite.
Most zealous girl.
Can't always guess.
Easily - catches - Geometry.
Labors very graciously.
Always enchants Harry.
Looking for honey.
Merry, gleeful, happy.
An ideal Junior.
Another noble Junior.
Has masterly judgment.
Very, very jolly.
Everybody like jokes.
A noble life.
Bracelets will liberate madness.
Gracious and loving.
Ever get lonesome?
Junior's gallant lover.
Has handsome manners.
Grave, persistent, noble.
Ever been naughty?
Girded in obedience.
Keen, earnest, observing.
Radiant, victorious, orderly.
Love just renewed.
Gives many rides.
Missed every summer.
Always smiling.
Lost (to) Somebody..
Naughty 'ettle Skeezix.
Dreadfully modest somehow.
Oh for sweet!
Can en joy walking.
Bright, merry warbler.
Our Adviser
ndeed we love our counsellor
Ana her forever we'll adore.
Celestial is her every deed
eSufficien,t for each gunior need.
Belovea adviser, joy be yours forever more.
TO MY JUNIORS
NOR dare I expect immediate results
From the efforts that I put forth;
But if in the end, some characters true
I see molded for life eternal,
Then, thankful I'll be to drop by the way
For my task, altho small, recorded will be.
Now happy am I for the mem'ries you brought,
Who patiently, kindly and faithfully sought
To ever make much of each day as it came
And to say at the end, • - I've learned something today
Which will help me to view with broad vision this life,
Which I cannot, I will not squander. -
Put your best, nothing less, in the work you must do.
From the depth of my heart, I am praying for you,
Great joy and success your whole life thru!
--INGEBORG BERGGREN.
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ARTHUR GUSTAFSON
ALPHIN CONRAD
ARNE JOHNSON
FRANCIS ANDERSON -
MISS DOROTHEA TORNBLOOM
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Class Advisor
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A SOPHOMORE'S DREAM BEHOLD a certain Sophomore dreamed one time and it was on this wise:
He entered the office of the St. Paul Dispatch and found that Clar-ence
Briggs was the editor. He bought a paper and read these headlines: Bishop
G. A. Christenson of Sweden arrived in New York this morning. Rev. and
Mrs. Blank, nee Alice Gustafson arrived on the same ship.
As he walked down the street, he saw this sign on one of the buildings:
St. Paul School of Music, Alphin Conrad, Instructor in Voice. He entered the
building and here met Carol and Dorothy Dexter. Carol explained that she
was Professor of English Composition at Yale University and Dorothy told
of her work as a teacher in Greenland. At this point in his dream he awoke.
Again he dreamed, and he was on a train westbound. When the con-ductor
called out Pierre, South Dakota, he alighted from the train. Here he
was met by Lewis Ellis, who owned a ranch outside the city. When they ar-rived
at the ranch, Rosamond had supper all ready for them. He found out
later that she taught school nearby and kept house for her brother. The next
day he left for Beulah, North Dakota.
It was such a large town that he decided he would like to see some of its
most interesting places. He walked down Main street, and the first building
he saw was a schoolhouse. He entered and was met by the Principal, Phoebe
Strom. After a chat with her, he boarded the train for Harding, Montana, as
she had told him that Arthur Gustafson was owner of a sheep ranch there. He
found life rather uninteresting on a sheep ranch, so he left for California. He
had heard of the beautiful scenery and the great number of chicken farms in the
Rio Linda Valley so he decided to stop there. The first chicken farm he reached
was owned by Dorothy Florin. After he had seen all there was to see here he
went to the Isthmus of Panama. Here he was bitten by an Anophiles mosquito
and had to see a doctor. He went to Dr. Frances Anderson, the only doctor on
the isthmus, and while here, he awoke.
He dreamed the third time and behold, he was in the beauty parlor of the
Golden Rule in St. Paul. (Edna Rask was head of this department.) After
having had a manicure he went to Adolph Carlson's Tonsorial shop in Min-neapolis
for a shampoo. From there he went to Bethel Academy as he had
heard that Ruth Dahlen was head of the Mathematics Department there. She
told him that Orville Johnson had received the L. L. D. degree from Oxford
University ; that Roland Erbst was instructor in Physical Culture in a school
in Hawaii; and that Arne Johnson was cartoonist for the Minneapolis Journal.
It pleased him very much to hear such good things about his old classmates and
he left the academy feeling very happy. Along the street he saw a large poster
with Rudolph Endbom's picture and these words on it : "See the champion
skater of the world tonight at the Hippodrome. On Sunday he went to church
and was delighted to find that Helen Johnson was leading chorister there. It
was announced that Alice Larson, Private Secretary to the Governor of Cuba,
would speak at a Business Women's luncheon the following day.
At this point he was awakened, and his dream ended.
Thus he told it to
FRANCES ANDERSON.
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A TRIP IN AN AEROPLANE
THE golden autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. The crops are then ready
and ripe to harvest. In the fall of the year 1924, Bethel Academy thought the time ripe
to gather into its folds a real freshman class. They decided to send out a good scout
equipped with an aeroplane large enough for fifty or possibly seventy-five students.
The scout set out for the Atlantic coast and was looking for recruits along the seashore.
However, he soon learned that students were too busy to play along the seacoast. Wishing to
get away from the crowd, he went out for a ride, landing at Malden, Mass. Here he heard of
a girl who was looking for a school just like Bethel. The result was that Miss Berg was the
first one to climb into the plane. At Bridgeport, Conn., they met Paul Ohlin, who is tall of
stature, firm in his belief, and who also has all the qualities of a full fledged Swede.
.z... ,..
o The party now started out on a two-week trip. They crossed the ocean blue and landed
. '-' in the country of countries, namely Sweden. This long journey had not been in vain, for they
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. a ,., succeeded in persuading four new recruits to leave their beloved fatherland. They were as fol-
,.,% 01.- '6" 'S '`( lows: Carl Hasselblad, Ernest Nelson, Martin Erickson, and also a pretty maiden. What do
, . you suppose? Upon reaching America, Martin took unto himself a wife.
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Q c,' )' E.—, IItt was a real ride, for they did not stop until they came to Sault St. Marie, Mich. Surely
enough, here was a bright brown eyed lass who needed no coaxing to turn her steps towards
Bethel. So Loretta joined the merry group. Being near Wisconsin, they must see its beautiful
towns and villages. The next place which received a visit was Balsam Lake. At a home where
they stayed was a very motherly looking girl. • Thought the scout, what a woman she would
' make if she would come to Bethel and study Domestic Science and similar studies. Immediately,
she came, packed her grips and was off.
Again they soared like a bird into the free atmosphere. Someone had given them informa-tion
concerning a prospective student who was now at Rock Island, Ill. They were fortunate
enough to find Mr. Johnson at home. Having given Bethel a thought before, he decided to go
with them. Johnson offered his service as president of the class. All rejoiced over this and
wondered where they would find a reliable young man for vice president. Some one suggested
going to Duluth and thus they sped across the country. They found Eric Sjolund herding cat-,
tle. Truly it was a pathetic scene as he said good-bye to the bossies.
They were now very near to the border line and wished to see the country on the other
side. At Alberta, Canada, they had the good fortune of meeting Alvin Johnson. Yes, he was
, working the first time we saw him and has been doing so ever since. He was standing by a
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0 threshing machine with a monkey wrench in his hand. However, he joined the group, who
now turned back to the States, going through Bowden, Mont., where they picked up Victor
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EVELYNE CARLSON
Diploma in Piano Certificate in Voice
Certificate in Piano
+ 1925-THE BETHANNUAL-1925
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
ONE of the growing departments of Bethel Academy is the Music Depart-ment.
The past year has been a very successful one and quite a number
of twin city young people, as well as Bethel students, have taken advantage of
the opportunities offered in Piano, Violin, Organ, Mandolin, Voice, Theory,
History, Harmony, etc., both here in the studio at Bethel Institute as well as
in the Branch Studio, 991 Payne Avenue.
Students have also this year received training in the Bethel Choral Club,
in the Men's Glee Club, as well as in the Girls' Glee Club, Boys' Quartette, and
the Bethel Orchestra, which are under the direction of Professor Hultgren and
his assistants.
Two concerts have been given this year at the school. The different musi-cal
groups have also taken part in various musical programs in the Twin Cities.
The Glee Club made a trip throughout a part of Wisconsin and Minnesota this
year during May in the interests of the school.
The Faculty of the Music Department consists of the following well-known
music teachers: Prof. Geo. G. Hultgren, director; Prof. A. H. Oberg,
Piano; Mrs. Marie Ackerlund-Omark, Violin and Mandolin ; Mrs. Lillian
Morin-Dahlgren, Piano and Organ. These teachers not only contribute to the
work here but are much sought after by the music loving public in the northwest.
This year one diploma and two certificates will be given out—a diploma
in Piano to Miss Hannah Viola Johnson ; a certificate in Piano to Miss Evelyne
Carlson, and a certificate in Voice to Miss Evelyne Carlson.
As Music is one of the important arts not only to those who intend to
teach but to young people in general, we recommend heartily the advantages
offered by a music school such as ours. Proper appreciation of music is equally
important with skillful execution.
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1925-THE BETHANNUAL-19 25
Top Row: Emil Olen, Carl Olsson, A. Forsten, Arthur Ellison, Edwin Nylin.
Middle Row: Fred Swedberg, Willard Samuelson, Lloyd Lenning, Herbert. Peterson, Arne
Johnson, Nels Stjernstrom.
Bottom Row: Alphin Conrad, Rudolph Dahlquist, Director Hultgren, Sigfred Sandquist,
Harold Martinson.
THE BETHEL GLEE CLUB
AMONG the numerous activities in the Music Department, the Bethel Glee
Club is the outstanding organization, promoting and fostering male
chorus singing, not only creating inspiration in the school life itself but also
furnishing a preparation for future work.
Professor George G. Hultgren, the Director of Music and Instructor in
Voice at Bethel Institute, is particularly fitted for this work. Mr. Hultgren
has studied under prominent American Masters, among whom are David Bisp-ham
of New York City, the greatest of voice instructors; Oscar Seagle, noted
New York baritone, pupil of Dr. Reske, famous Paris teacher; Prof. Wither-spoon;
and Prof. Oscar Saenger, famous oratorio coach.
The Chorus is made up of nearly a score of Christian young men. Almost
all are preparing for active Christian work, with the exception of a very few.
The members of the Glee Club represent the - pick of the voices - at the Institute,
and they have had careful training under Prof. Hultgren. The majority have
been associated with the chorus for a number of years, extending through both
their Academy and Seminary work.
The work of the chorus has been highly esteemed throughout Minnesota,
where it now has made four successful concert tours. Churches have heartily
supported the chorus and willingly entertained them on their trips. The aim
of the chorus is not to make money but rather to spread information and awaken
interest in our school, to let our churches know about the work that the school
is doing for the Christian young people of our land.
Several concerts have been given in the twin cities this year and at the
school.
A trip to California was contemplated but did not materialize. How-ever,
the chorus will make its annual tour this year going to Grantsburg, Su-perior
and Duluth.
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+ 1925—THE BET HANNUA L— 1 925
Brainerd Christie, Nels Stjernstrom, Emil Olen, John Hedwall.
THE BOY'S QUARTETTE
A BOYS' quartette is an ideal organization. It has all the elements neces-sary
to good music. Moreover, it has youth and enthusiasm. It is not
too large; and men can easily go anywhere. A boys' quartette is always popular.
The Boys' Quartette of Bethel has a history behind it. The boys began
to sing together back there in the Freshman and Sophomore year. Later they
became known as the Sophomore-Junior Quartette. Three Seniors now leave
the Junior to form the nucleus of next year's quartette.
Whether on occasions of happiness or sorrow, the boys have been called
upon to sing: at school, in our Twin City Churches, at gospel meetings, and
other places. They have sung humorous and spirited bits such as quartettes
like to sing—"Selling Kindling-wood to Get Along" and "Hear Dem Bells."
Their song has been blessed for they have walked, as they have sung, "On the
King's Highway."
1 9 25—THE B ETHANNUAL-1 925
From Left to Right: John Hedwall, Viola Erickson, Alice Larson, Irving Ellis, Paul Erlanson,
Brainerd Christie, Louise Hedberg, Miss Frances Anderson, Director.
THE ORCHESTRA
FOR the first time in its history, Bethel has a real orchestra. As a school
we have always had several vocal organizations and also number of artists
playing various instruments. This year, through the efforts of Miss Frances
Anderson, these have been organized into the orchestra.
Since last fall the Orchestra has lightened the enjoyment of many pro-grams.
They have given selections in chapel on several occasions, but especially
did we enjoy their splendid performance at the Oratorical Contest and Boys'
Christmas entertainment.
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1 ') .) -THE B ETHANNU AL-1 925 +
Top Row: Hugo Mossberg, Gordon Carlson, Ernest Lagerstrom, Clyde Gustafson, Roland
Erbst, Rudolph Ehnbom, Clarence Wallin, Alvin Johnson, Chas. Entner, Arnold Wick-lund,
Birger Swenson.
Middle Row: Lloyd Hanson, Roy Dow, Edwin Nylen, Rose Jorgenson, Elizabeth Berg, Miss
Florence Price, Edith Jacobson, Irving Ellis, Alphin Conrad, Adolph Carlson.
First Row: Tillie Flood, Mildred Berglund, Hildur Johnson, Irene Daleen, Verda Erickson.
Esther Jorgenson, Frances Anderson, Hazel Christie, Bessie Le Master.
THE EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT
THE Expression Department is, perhaps, the most vital auxiliary to the
Academy and Seminary courses, in fact a part of them both. Students of
the Academy and members of the Missionary Training Course meet in a class
twice weekly. Other students avail themselves of the opportunity to receive
private instruction. Miss Arvilla Price, the instructor, has for many years been
the head of this Department. •
It is impossible to overestimate the value of the instruction received in this
department. For numerous students graduate from the Academy from whence
they go directly to fill positions in which the art of using the voice correctly is
of the greatest importance. A course in public speaking would seem imperative
to the ministerial students whose future profession will demand a constant use
of the voice.
An interesting fact about public speaking is, that it does not depend for
effectiveness on either wild or measured gestures nor on the ability to shout
loudly, but rather on clear thinking and intense feeling ; that the most effective
speech is the expression of the strongest emotion controlled by the intellect. And
that in addition to the voice, bearing and attitude have an important part in
expression. .
During the year several interesting programs have been given on such sub-jects
as Martin Luther, Thanksgiving, Christmas, our Hero Presidents, the
Unknown Disciple, and Easter.
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COACH STROMWALL
He is a player and trainer of great abil-ity.
He is an all State high-school and
college man.
ROGER WICKSTRAND—Center
Roger always out-jumped his opponent
at center, no matter how tall he was.
His pivoting is spectacular and his bas-ket-
shooting excellent.
ALPHIN CONRAD—Forward
Connie is short, but quick as a flash.
Once he gets started, there is no end to
his fight. His excellent long shooting
won many a game.
LLOYD HANSON—Guard
Ole proved to be a stone wall under
thz basket. He also showed excellent
form in basket-shooting. He did much
in making the team successful.
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playing of the team. The summary follows:
Lloyd Lenning - 70 points Lloyd Hanson 5 points
Roland. Erbst - - 47 points John Hedwall 1 point
Roger '(Vickstrand - 46 points Substitutes 7 points
Alphin Conrad - 34 points
+ 1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
BASKETBALL SEASON, 1925
THE Bethel Academy basketball team ended its season March 23 in a title
game for the championship of the Twin City Academic Athletic League
with Minnehaha Academy, when Minnehaha's fighting quint carried home the
trophy, after downing the Bethel floor squad in a thrilling game, 16-13. Pre-viously
to this, the home boys had chalked up seven victories to their credit,
and had been charged with four defeats. All guesses as to the outcome of the
final game went in Bethel's favor, although Minnehaha was conceded a strong
fighting chance of a victory over the favorites. -But such a luck - ; we all
moaned when Minnehaha captured Bethel's one point advantage and then
tucked the game away when they scored again in the last minute of play.
Losing the championship does not spoil the team's record much, anyway.
It was the unexpected slump in the last two week of the season that spoiled the
team's hopes for a 1.000 average. The final average was:
Won Lost
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Results of all games played:
Bethel 18—Augsburg Academy - 17 Bethel 23—Twin City Bus. University 24
Bethel 7—Minnesota College - 17 Bethel 18—University High - -- 17
Bethel 35—Minnehaha Academy - 13 Bethel 13—Minnesota College -- 12
Bethel 16—St. Paul Academy - 13 Bethel 16—Minnehaha Academy -- 19
Bethel 21—Augsburg Academy - 6 Bethel 14—Alumni - - -- 21
Bethel 16—University High - - 12 Bethel 13—Minnehaha Academy - - 16
One prominent fact that can be taken from the above record is that the
Bethel team played against strong competitors in every game. Every opponent
can be classed with the first class academic teams. Credit for this is due, largely,
to the manager, Brainerd Christie, who arranged all the games. Six of the
twelve games were played on the home floor, and although it was hoped that
more home games could be booked, the home fans were well satisfied.
The team was coached by Mr. A. Stromwall and to him goes much of the
credit for leading the team through the season to the victories that it has to its
credit. Coach Stromwall has had much experience in playing and coaching and
the help he gave to the team was very valuable.
The individual scoring race has been an interesting sidelight to the general
Substitutes who have played at one time or another are: Melvin Johnson,
Arne Johnson, Arvid Gordh, David Gibney, and Paul Wallendorf.
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1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
Alphin Conrad, Clyde Perkins, Lawrence Selin, Rudolph Ehnbom, John Hedwall, Manager,
Arne Johnson, Charles Entner
THE HOCKEY TEAM
THE 1924-25 hockey season saw Bethel in action for the first time in the
history of the school. This was possible because of the representation from
the arrowhead sportland. A scrimmage with Lake Park proved that Bethel had
a good team. As we could not schedule any games with high schools, we were
forced to play college teams. Although most of the games were lost, we
felt that there was a great honor in many of our defeats. Some college teams
that we played competed with the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame
and in two cases, we lost by only one point. The forward line made up a fast
and spectacular combination, with Alphin Conrad at center, Arne Johnson and
Lawrence Selin at wings. The defense was almost impregnable with Charles
Entner Elmer JOhnson, and Alvin Johnson at guard. It looked comical to see
Rudy Ehnbom freeze some difficult shots.
In the game with Luther College he stopped sixteen shots and let only
two count.
Season's score: Bethel 14, Opponents 12.
FOOTBALL SEASON, 1924
ALTHOUGH the football team of 1924 did not win a single game, the
season was highly successful insofar as it brought about a partial revival
of football interest among the student-body. Never before had a Bethel foot-ball
team performed before such a large audience of student sport fans and vis-itors
as the crowd which assembled to witness the Bethel-Johnson High strug-gle,
which ended up in a scoreless tie.
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THE ATHLETIC BOARD
Alphin Conrad, John Hedwall, Roland Erbst, Charles Entner, Bessie LeMaster,
Miss Ingeborg Beiggren, Faculty Member. Elsie Ericson.
THE INTER-CLASS TRACK MEET
ON MAY 3, the annual Inter-Class Track Meet was held. The Seniors won
by scoring 60 joints, Juniors 50 points, Freshmen 36 points, and Soph-omores
26 points. The individual points scored were as follows: R. Wick-strand
23, Hugo Mossberg l 8, J. Hedwall 15, G. Russell 14, L. Lenning 12,
A. Conrad 12, N. Sandquist 12, A. Gustafson 9, E. Peterson 7, S. Forsman 5,
L. Hanson 5, R. Erbst 5, E. Sjolund 5, D. Gibney 3, V. Erickson 3, C.
Helander 3, G. Phillips 2, M. Johnson 2, F. A. Johnson 2, R. Anderson 2,
P. Ohlin 1. The one-half mile relay race was won by the Juniors, giving
them five points: Freshmen second, giving them 4 points; and Seniors third,
giving them 3 points.
—B. CHRISTIE.
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GORDON CARLSON
Oratorical Contest
Winner
ARNE JOHNSON
Svea Declamatory
Contest Winner
HILDUR JOHNSON
Alpha Beta Declamatory
Contest Winner
Roger Wickstrand, Naomi Hultgren, Linnea Stjernstrom, Rudolph Ehnbom.
ALPHA BETA FINAL DEBATING TEAM
THE ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY
LITERARY societies are inherent parts of an institution like Bethel. The
study of the solids, languages, history and science, may be the bread, but the
literary activities are the wine of school life. Not even students can get on with
bread alone. The Principal encouraging new students to join one of the literary
societies said: -You would indeed be one sided, queer people, were you to take
part in no activities outside the classwork."
The Alpha Beta society sponsors the literary programs carried on in the
English language. Numerous graduates of the school testify to the fact that the
experience received in appearing before an audience at such programs has been
of great value to them. Its platform gives the speaker a real audience and the
advantage of helpful, constructive criticism at the same time.
This year a good deal of interest was shown in the oratorical contest;
eighteen entered the preliminaries. The girls seem to be the best declaimers.
The series of inter-class debates scheduled for the last part of the school year
has attracted the attention by classes especially. The debate is beneficial to
a greater extent than any other public discourse in that it compels the speaker
to be alert and quickly decide on the best way to refute the opponent's state-ments;
in short, to plan, think, and speak while on his feet.
OFFICERS
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
LAWRENCE SELIN - President LLOYD LENNING - - - President
LLOYD LENNING - - Vice President JOHN HEDWALL Vice President
Secretary EDITH JACOBSON - - - Secretary
Treasurer HANNAH JOHNSON - Treasurer
SVEA LITERARY SOCIETY
By MARTIN ERICSSON
AMONG the literary activities of Bethel the Swedish literary society Svea
is one of the most active. Its purpose is to retain the Swedish culture at
our school; to give the students an opportunity of studying Swedish literature
and to be familiar with the people to which Bethel owes its birth and growth.
The programs of the past year, under the leadership of Messrs. Martin
Ericsson and Martin Erikson, have been very successful, and students as well as
outsiders have shown great interest in the meetings by attending them. Thirty-one
members have been welcomed into the society during the year.
At the annual Svea Declamatory Contest the first decision was awarded to
Arne Johnson and the second to Ernest Nelson.
May we help to keep the interest of - Svea" as vital at Bethel even in the
future as it has been in the past. It has proved to be of great benefit to the
students and may it continue to be so.
OFFICERS
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
MARTIN ERICSSON - President MARTIN ERICKSON - - - President
LLOYD LENNING Vice President WILLARD SAMUELSON - Vice President
ELLA MEDELBERG - Secretary EBBA ANDERSON - - Secretary
CARL ANDERSON - Treasurer RUTH A. JOHNSON - Treasurer
VIOLA ERICKSON - Pianist HILMA ABRAHAMSON - - Pianist
ERIC SJOLUND - Sergeant-at-Arms
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Top Row: Gerald Norton, Eldon Lindberg, Frithiof Johnson, Clarence Wallin, Paul Ohlin,
Karl Eric Anderson, Carl Hasselblad, Harold G. Ellsworth, Folke Ekblad, 0. Fred Swed-berg,
Edwin Nylen.
Middle Row: Lawrence Selin, Irving Ellis, Joseph Friberg, Alvin Johnson, Birger Swenson,
Victor Erickson, Ernest A. G. Nelson, Adolph Carlson, Alphin Conrad, Carl Olsson.
First Row: Martin Erikson, Gordon Carlson, Arne Johnson, Chas. Entner, Lloyd Lenning,
Alfred Larson, Gunnar Lindahl, George Schlofmann, Norman Sandquist, Eric Sjolund.
THE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION THE Ministerial Students' Association consists of those who will some day
be our great preachers and denominational workers. In the meetings of
this Association the farmer boys, bankers, clerks, and others have their begin-
' fling as future preachers. •
They usually meet twice a month, when some of the boys put outlines
on the board or preach short sermons. This is then discussed by the class, and
the director, a member of the Seminary faculty, gives hints on how the sermon
should be arranged.
Professor Olson was unable, because of his classes at the University, to
meet with us as he previously has, so we did not meet regularly until Dr. Hag-strom
offered to take Prof. Olson's place. We certainly feel indebted to Dr.
Hagstrom and Professor Olson for the help in Homiletics which we have re-ceived
under their leadership.
The students are arranged in four groups with some of the old and new
students in each group. These groups have charge of various religious services
throughout the twin cities.
Some of the Ministerial students have churches which they serve every Sun-day,
while nearly all the Ministerial students take churches during the summer
vacation.
A few years ago we had only speakers in each group, but since the Mis-sionary
Training class has joined us we have singers and pianists as well. We
appreciate the help they render and we also enjoy their fellowship.
1925—THE BETHANNUAL-1925
Top Row: Rudolph Dahlquist, Edwin Nylen, Ernest G. A. Nelson, Roger Wickstrand, G.
Martin Ericsson, Joseph Friberg, Gerald Norton.
Middle Row: Gladys Lewis, Ingrid Stjernstrom, Ruth Adele Johnson, Gladys Rundquist,
Elna Forssell, Agnes Danielson, Mrs. Grace Wilson, Chas. Entner.
First Row: Emily Satterberg, Elsie Ericson, Esther Sabel, Esther Ehnbom, Frances Anderson,
Carl Ackerman, Linnea Stjernstrom, Elizabeth Larson.
FOREIGN MISSIONARY CANDIDATES T " HIS Gospel of the kingdom must first be preached in all the world for
a witness and then shall the end come." These are the Master's words.
What an opportunity lies before us! The vastness of the fields ought to
appeal to us. All are not called to enter the foreign work, but are there not
many who have neglected to obey the voice of their Master?
"What vast continents are shrouded in almost utter darkness, and while
hundreds of millions suffer the horrors of heathenism and, of Islam, the burden
of proof rests on you to show that the circumstances in which God has placed
you were meant by God to keep you out of the foreign fields, - were the words
of Jon Keith Falcover, as he closed one of his addresses to the students of Edin-burgh
and Glasgow Universities. As appealing as those words once were, are
they not more appealing now? Shall we, because of selfishness, keep the gospel
to ourselves? No.
Bethel Institute has an organization which consists of members who have
chosen the foreign fields as their life service. The Student Volunteers have held
meetings in the various churches in the Twin Cities, have visited Old People's
Homes, Missions and elsewhere. So in this way Jesus Christ is made kr own ;
and, after all, is not the "Great Commission" for all of us to "Go," and disciple
all nations," and then we shall hear His words "Lo, I am with you always, even
unto the end of the world."
LLOYD LENNING
ALFRED LARSON
CHARLES ENTNER
GUNNAR LINDAHL
President •
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
ESTHER EHNBOM -
FRANCIS ANDERSON
OFFICERS
Secretary
Treasurer
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Lawrence Selin, Jefford Loren, Alvin Johnson, Arne Johnson, Gilbert Phillips,
Laura Rundquist, Hannah Flood, Carl Olsson.
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
THE Student Council is a group of students chosen by the student body as
a whole to represent them in all vital matters concerning the school or
government within the school. Each class has its representatives there. The
Senior Class has three; the Junior, Sophomore and Freshman classes have two
each; the Commercial Department has one representative in this body. The
duties of this body are manifold although their power is, of course, limited.
The faculty, when they deem it advisable to do so, present the suggestions of
the student council to the student-body with an opportunity to vote their ap-proval.
THE ATHENAEN SOCIETY
THE Athenaen Society is a social organization for girls. A girl on entering
Bethel automatically becomes a member of this Society. Miss Jacobson
has been our faculty adviser during the past year and deserves much credit for
her advice and help in all the activities of the Society.
1924-25 has been a year of activity and interest.
On the afternoon of Oct. 19th a large group of girls met and went for a
Pow Wow to Happy Hollow. After refreshments had been served, a short
inspirational program was given around the glowing embers of the camp fire.
A red letter day during this season was November 1st when the Society
gave a Literary program.
During the Fall of 1924 the Society took an offering in chapel, and this
money went toward buying toys which were sent to Missionaries Danielson in
India and Gustafson in China.
On Feb. 13th the Society had a valentine party, which was enjoyed by a
great number of girls.
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Top Row: Eric Sjolund, Martin Ericsson, Lloyd Lenning, Carl Olsson, Lawrence Selin, Pro-fessor
H. C. Wingblade.
Second Row: Naomi Hultgren, Bessie LeMaster, Gilbert Phillips, Nels Stjernstrom, Hilma
Abrahamson, Paul Wallendorf.
Sitting: Ruth Palmquist, Frances Anderson, Gordon Carlson.
THE CLARION
THE official School Paper of Bethel Academy is the Clarion. It is a twelve-page
publication printed on a good grade of glossy paper.
The purpose of the Clarion is to record the important events of the school
year, to bring the news to parents of students and friends of the institution, to
give students practical experience in editing a newspaper, and to give space for
the best literary products from students' pens.
During the year Dr. Hagstrom has contributed a helpful message in each
issue. Especially appreciated were the -Notes by the Way," written for the
-President's Corner" in the paper while he was in California. Essays have been
selected from the English Classes for the paper. Each issue has had its class
reports. Now, all that has been partly read, while we think that the sport sec-tion
has had the most readers—except, perhaps, the -Home Bakery" column,
edited by the assistant editor.
Although Professor H. C. Wingblade, staff adviser, has scanned each arti-cle
to correct grammatical mistakes, to replace ill-chosen words with the right
ones, to straighten out bungling constructions; yet he has, as far as possible,
preserved the individuality and the style of the writer. The staff owes him
much for his helpful and considerate advice.
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OLIVIA JOHNSON MEMORIAL MISSIONARY
MOVEMENT
"Send three in my place." These were the words of a dying woman still
in the prime of life.
Miss Olivia Johnson was born in Blekinge, Sweden, where she also found
her Saviour when she was fourteen years of age. Here, too, she was baptized
and joined the church. She soon felt the call for definite Christian work and
came to the United States, where she entered the Woman's Baptist Missionary
Training School in Chicago. After completing her course she spent several
years as a Home Missionary in Kansas. She then entered Bethel where she won
the love and admiration of all.
After her graduation in 1913 she applied to the Foreign Missionary Board
to be sent to Congo, Africa. As the Board at that time did not send unmarried
woman to that country, she was advised to go to the Philippine Islands. In the
fall of 1913 she set sail.
After five years of hard work in the Philippine Islands, Miss Johnson re-turned
to the United States to get more training in order that she might better
equip herself. It was during this visit that she became sick with influenza, and
in January, 1919, God saw fit to take her. His ways are not our ways neither
His thoughts our thoughts.
Is it any wonder then that the faculty and students of Bethel wish to per-petuate
the memory of Olivia Johnson and stimulate interest in Home and For-eign
Missions?
The Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement was begun in 1920
by the faculty and students of Bethel Academy. Its aim is to select a choice
number of appropriate books for the library in the Philippine Islands which
will serve as a memorial for Miss Olivia Johnson.
OFFICERS
ESTHER EHNBOM
President
ANNA JOHNSON
`
and Treasurer
i di
THE MISSIONARY BAND THE Missionary Band was organized for the purpose of promoting the Spir-itual
life of the students, who automatically become members upon regis-tration.
From seven-thirty until the first bell, which rings three minutes of
eight, each school day during the entire year has been opened with prayer ses-sions.
These meetings have been well ,attended and have brought blessings and
happiness into the school. It has been a great joy to begin the day on our
knees. God has heard the prayers which have been offered up, and souls have
been saved. Every other Friday evening at six o'clock the Band has had charge
of the prayer meetings in the Seminary Chapel.
Our meetings, however, are not limited to the school, as we extend the
work to the various churches in the twin cities. On Sunday afternoons, these
students have charge of the Young People's meetings. Thus, students are given
the opportunity to develop their talents by speaking, singing, etc. Three of the
students drove up to Larsmont, Minnesota, during Easter vacation, where four
services were held.
OFFICERS
0. F. SWEDBERG President
ALPHIN CONRAD Vice President
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1925-THE BETHANNUAL-192 5
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
THEY tell us that "a rolling stone gathers no moss - -•a true saying, indeed.
Surely the Alumni Association so busies itself at all seasons that it can
attract no lichen.
Our officers have so faithfully discharged their duties that a real band of
unity has continued between the different classes. President August Berg's suc-cessor
for the ensuing year is Richard Hailand. Ellen Hedlund and Eleanor
Bonde, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, were so efficient that they
were re-elected to their positions. By the way, Ellen gave a perfect model of
report at the annual meeting; it was a delight to hear it!
Last Spring, the annual banquet was held at the First Swedish Baptist
Church of Minneapolis. It was an occasion long to be remembered for rousing
toasts, for Rev. Hamlin's inspirational message, but, above all, for over-heated
meat juice!
In the young o' this year we had our annual business meeting. Dr. and
Mrs. Jonas Ahlquist graced us with their presence at the occasion. Dr. Ahl-quist
(of the class of 1911) has now left America for a few months' study in
London. His wife (class of 1910) and their family will remain here for some
time, after which Mrs. Ahlquist will join him in England and they will return
to Tuna, Assam, in India.
It is of interest to note how many of our Alumni folks have been active in
the work of Christ's kingdom as ministers of the gospel, as teachers, and as phy-sicians.
We do not hesitate to say that surely not a few of these Christian
workers received their first call or gained a great impetus for their high calling
while they were within the direct influence of the instruction and fellowship of
Bethel Academy.
Our constant prayer is that Bethel may remain true to the faith that is in
Christ Jesus. May she ever triumphantly wave the banner, the blood-stained
banner of our glorious Lord. Then will He lead us on to certain victory.
ELNA FORSELL
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1925-THE BETHANNUAL-1925
THIS HAPPENED
SEPTEMBER
16. Sunburned crowd pours into Academy-vacation is over.
Freshman from the "red school house" wants to know what "faculty"
means.
20. "Broncho" makes maiden speech at Get Acquainted Social-grammar
teachers looking forward to busy season.
New discovery made: Professor Willman is afraid of mice.
26. Homesickness sets in-"Dearest Mama: I have now been here one week
and two days-"
27. First Alpha Beta decides that "The old is better than the new. Deci-sion
50-50 in favor of us.
OCTOBER
4. Atmosphere at first Svea is dangerously charged with politics.
5. Bethel is "slain" in first football game with Luther. Score: 0-18.
6. Carl Olsson in inaugural after long suspense tells newbaked Seniors,
"You've got youth."
8. A thenaeans pow-wow in Happy Hollow-partake of grapes and cookies!
18. "Coolidge" and "La Follette" address Alpha Beta crowd--they wear the
same "swallow tail" to save on rent.
20. Bethelites, with Dr. Hagstrom in the front rank, unflinchingly face gun
of photographer.
24. Domestic orchestra appears, in which John Hedwall blows his own horn.
26. Boys' Quartette and sundry other talent go to Sandy Lake in "snorting"
Ford to surprise natives with meeting.
29. Clyde Gustafson observes that the low grade on quizzes is probably due
to the poor grade of paper they are written upon.
Of a dull evening Linnea sighs, "Oh, I wish somebody would tell him,
`Go west, young man.' "
NOVEMBER
1. Ministerial hunters, plus Rudie Ehnbom, start out for Northern woods.
Deer bagged but Rudie spends night with the bears.
4. Election spirit intense-Seniors vote, if possible, for Magnus or Schall.
7. Annual hikers wade through snow-Mrs. Berggren does survive it, did
enjoy it!
8. Swedish Royal Vice-consul speaks at Svea. Martin Ericson brings him
a glass of water!
10. Armistice program: Dr. C. S. Howard makes us weep and laugh for an
hour and ten minutes.
2. "Look out, my vaccination!" Some were "shot" in their arms; none in
their noses.
14. Big fire at Gibney's! Hanna Flood roasts a cow on it for hungry fellow
Seniors.
19. Hazel brings forty-seven to Thanksgiving Concert. She wins.
2. "Clarion- out, jammed with pow-wow reports. Mrs. Swedberg is said
to have had charge of "pantry" at faculty's outing.
Basketball team whetting knives for coming encounters.
1925-THE BETHANNUAL-1925
THIS HAPPENED
DECEMBER
1. Extra! Fishes get company-Hugo Mossberg falls through ice.
2. Eighteen orators dinning out mighty messages. Orchestra assists in keep-ing
audience awake.
7. Bethel Church starts something-a good thing-Bethel Days in Twin
City Churches.
9. Thirteen shopping days before Christmas-Otto buys present for best girl.
10. Charlie begins series of announcements in chapel, touching the making of
a skating rink.
11. Exponents of classes begin to push for the Bethannual in chapel program-
Nylen tells story about "Ole on the roof."
16. Emil Olen gets bigheaded. Why? The mumps.
18. Boys give party for girls: It's 1934 but love stories interest them still.
19. Still nearer Christmas-stiff, straight locks of masculine, heads are made
into pretty curls at Madamoiselle Lisa Larson's Beauty Parlor.
20. Train for Iowisconsinville leaves 8:19 A. M.--Hurrah! Home for the
Holidays.
JANUARY
6. "Christmas recess ends 8:00 A. M.." says "Handbook" ; we are aware of it.
Teachers are not particularly amazed that we are ,not far ahead with the
Studies.
10. Dorothy Florin is spelling champion in the Alpha Beta contest, but we
doubt whether she could spell "Splendiferous," the kind of time Marie
Carlson had at home during vacation.
17. Oratorical contest. Gordon Carlson has trousers pressed to impress judges.
That helps. Arne Johnson catches second place.
18. Bethel Day in First, St. Paul. "Curly" gets cold feet and hands before he
reaches home. High wind and thirty below.
21. Roy L. Smith gives us a new version of examinations-those after you
quit school.
28. Nuptials! Efficient Commercial teacher gets husband and pastor all in one
person.
They are upon us! The exams. In defiance of it, all students go to hear
Hellen Keller.
The skating rink is a reality: Sjolund is Star Speeder; Conrad hockey
player.
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Page Eighty
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THIS HAPPENED
FEBRUARY
3. Second Semester begins. "A new chance to make good''-At any rate a
new "slate" to scribble on.
9. Hard Time party-Seniors turn selves into ragamuffins, gypsies, prelates,
officers, scrubbing women, happy in spite of poverty.
10. Bethel's first annual Missionary Day. Missionary 0. L. Swanson pictures
beauty as well as horrors of mysterious India.
13. Friday 13, bad day. Athenaens in debate decide "That boys should be
along at valentine parties." Boys ratify new amendment.
16. Juniors, by natural bent or otherwise, have - backward party''-enjoyed
themselves.
18. The fortress of the theologians is shaken to its foundations as the Academy
debators, Carl Olson and John Hedwall, invade the northern territory.
20. Juniors positively not backward, sell Bethannual to 100 per cent of their
membership.
21. "The silent system," not at all a bad performance, links Bessie and Ed
together forever after.
28. Roger Wickstrand by dint of good arguments in contest, is declared Senior
representative for the Final Debate.
New order of song service in chapel makes many knees grow week.
MARCH
2. Freshmen have -Birthday Party"-Miss Jacobson, class adviser, finds
them as mentally and physically fit as might be expected.
4. Presidential Inauguration. Bethel tries to get it by radio. Stanley Forsman
officiating at the dials.
5. Civic class gets Ed's version of oath of office: "I do solemnly `cuss' that
I will-."
7. An American Swede runs off with first honors in Swedish Declamatory
contest. It's Arne.
14. Both Alumni - boys" and - girls" prove that they are still athletic-Best
home teams. - Their" big Adolph handles a basketball as if it were a pea.
17. Mr. and Mrs. Hagstrom return from California-welcomed by Bethel
family in banquet.
18. Grade cards are given out-interesting reading.
20. Slump in basketball, championship in Twin-City Academic league lost by
one point.
21. Hildur Johnson wins Alpha Beta Declamatory Contest. Beulah Wick-strand
takes second place.
28. Track team begins fast. No more pork chops, no more candy-hopes for
sweet revenge on Minnehaha on their minds.
Two Bethel children have for some time shown symptoms of a peculiar
magnetic disease-it seems to abate when they are in each other's presence.
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1925-THE BETHANNUAL-192 5 4,
THIS HAPPENED
APRIL
1. All fools' day. It's fine to have the chance of being natural one day in the
year!
2. Girls' Banquet tremendous success-they blame it on the fact that no boys
were there.
3. Rev. Anton Sjolund holds Pre-Easter services at school. Impressive gospel
messages give good results.
Students reluctantly leave books and go home for Easter vacation.
14. Students more reluctantly return to school and studies-the last mile of
the way to go.
16. Biology class "chloroforms" cat with ether! amid weeping, wailing and
fainting.
17. Carl Olsson blushes becomingly when Prof. H. C. Wingblade, before the
Senior class, announces that Carl is Valedictorian and Paul Wallendorf
Salutatorian. Applause!
23. Campus Day. Oh, how beautiful Mother "Alma" stands when all
cleaned up!
Carl Anderson out evenings. Charles XII's Biography does not satisfy-
- In the Spring a young man's fancy," and so on.
One Sunday evening Paul Ohlin, thought it interesting to -Hear Dr.
Riley,." So did a certain Junior.
It's in the air-Bethany is minus its regular janitor, Ernest-flies to Sandy
Lake.
MAY
2. Visitors' Day. Roger is -champ" in Inter-class field meet. Visiting
- Saints" and - Millers" have terrible tug-of-war.
6. Students secretly read continued story in new issue of grade cards.
8. Dr. Holland gives wonderful presentation of - Les Miserables" at Seniors'
Program.
9. The Faculty-and the students too-are cheated out of a holiday. The
field meet with Minnehaha doesn't come off.
10. Naomi shows that "she's got the stuff" for arguing. She becomes Fresh-man
representative to the Final Debate.
1 2. Earl Zehnder surprises the world by equalling Faculty - high point man"
in telling the titles of songs when a phrase of their melody is played.
14. Dr. Hagstrom saves Ministerial and Missionary Training picnicers from
what might have been a dangerous man at Phalen Park.
THIS MIGHT HAPPEN
JUNE
2. Seniors at picnic grow into second childhood.
3. Publicity Day-Alma Mater is parading her virtues. Why hide her
candle under the bushel?
6. Everything begins to be the - last." Final chapel today.
9. Final exams begin; victory or defeat.
12. Commencement-some fast beating hearts and some tears; it's all over
now!
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TO OUR ADVERTISERS
WE students of Bethel Institute appreciate your
patronage, and wish to thank you for encourag-ing
us to publish this book. The '`Bethannuar will,
for us throughout our lives, be a cherished record of
our school days. It will to you be a lasting monu-ment,
in itself humble, but in reality of no small im-portance.
For, it will prove that there are still far-seeing
men engaged in the world's business who
encourage institutions of learning, who realize that
education is necessary for the development of a nation.
It is true that you are not likely to get any great
immediate return in dollars and cents on this invest-ment.
But remember, this is not the morning's
newspaper that will be scrapped before night no, you
will find the - Bethannual- on the library tables of
every home where it goes, not for a few hours but for
many years. Your advertisement is in a book whose
entire contents are almost memorized by many stu-dents.
We assure you that it will be our pleasure to
see your business prosper, and that we shall always
follow you with our good will.
you will be satisfied
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SCHOOL RULES
1. Students should congregate in the halls. It re-lieves
congestion in the class rooms.
2. No student should ever be in class when the
second bell rings.
3. If you wish to take a book home, simply take
it. Don't bother the librarian. She has other
work to do.
4. Feel perfectly free to whistle in the halls. It
cheers the hearts of the faculty.
5. In case of fire, wring your hands; if they're not
handy, wring a towel.
6. No student is allowed to attend chapel.
7. Students are urged to be out whenever pos-sible.
It relieves the faculty of overwork.
Please do not bother with admit slips or make-up
work, as it entails too many obligations.
8. Students are requested not to look at the bul-letin
board. The notices there do not con-cern
you.
9. Don't use your books in class; save them for
the exam.
You say that you don't believe a word of it?
That's fine! Neither do we, because it isn't so,
anyway!
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ST. PAUL, MINN.
Carleton College
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Northfield, Minnesota
A Liberal Arts College of first
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ST. PAUL DULUTH SUPERIOR
FLOAN
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You look so pleased, old man: the fortune-teller
must have predicted something good."
''You bet! She predicted that I would have a
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Offers liberal arts and pre-profes-sional
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SAID HE ANGRILY
"Harry," said his pretty young wife, "that man
in the corner has not taken his eyes off me for a
second since we came in.''
"How do you know?" he growled.
Joe: "I just bought a new suit with two pairs
of pants."
Jim: "Well, how do you like it?"
Joe: "Fine, only it's too hot wearing two
pairs."
NOVELTY (OH!) BUBBLE
The Maw: "You seem a bright little boy. I
suppose you have a very good place in your class?"
The Boy: "Oh, yes. I sit right by the stove."
—Vikingen (Christiana).
MYSTERY
Customer: "How do you sell this limberger?"
Store-keeper: "I often wonder myself, ma'am!"
Burton (3 years old) : "May I feed the
chickens?"
Aunt Josie: "No, my dear, my chickens are
naughty."
Burton: "Why are they naughty?"
Aunt Josie: "Because they do not lay any eggs
for me."
Burton: "Why, Aunt Josie, doesn't the gro-ceryman
lay eggs for you? He does for my
mother."
NEVER DO THIS
Farmer: "How did you come by that black
eye, Jarge?"
Jarge: "The old cow had a way of flicking me
in the face with her tail, so I tied a brick onto it."
SIMPLE MATHEMATICS
"Ever hear this one?" asked one of the group.
"A dog was tied to a rope fourteen feet long.
Twenty feet away was a fat, juicy bone. How did
the dog get to the bone?"
"Oh, that's old stuff," answered one of the
others. "You want someone to say, 'I give up,'
and then you'll say, 'That's what the other dog
did.' "
"No, you're wrong, for the dog got the bone."
"Well, how did he get it?"
"Why, the other end of the rope was not tied."
Miss A. MOLETOR
MRS. C. C. MARKHAM
Hamline Millinery
Our Motto Is
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Phone, Midway 1624
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"How would you classify a telephone girl? Is
hers a business or a profession?"
"Neither, it's a calling."
"Tommy, stop eating with your fingers!"
"But, mother, weren't fingers made before
forks?"
"Not yours, Tommy."
CONGRATULATIONS
We extend to the members of the class of '25 our best
wishes for their future prosperity and well-being
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PHONE MIDWAY 3600
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FRUITS and LUNCHES
Full Line of Magazines and
Stationery
We Deliver Ice Cream in Bulk or Brick
Line of Patent Drugs
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ST. PAUL, MINN.
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MINNEAPOLIS
"A SCRIPTURAL DECLARATION"
A young man familiar with the Scriptures, hap-pened
to be sitting by a young lady for whom he
conceived a violent attachment, and made his pro-posal
in this way :
He politely handed to his lady a Bible with a pin
stuck in the following text, from the Second Epistle
of John, verse five: "And now I beseech thee, lady,
not as though I wrote a new commandment unto
thee, but that which we had from the beginning,
that we love one another."
She returned it, pointing to the second chapter
of Ruth, verse ten : - Then she fell on her face, and
bowed herself to the ground and said unto him,
'Why have I found grace in thy sight that thou
shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a
stranger?' "
He again returned the book, pointing to the thir-teenth
and fourteenth verses of the Third Epistle
of John: "Having many things to write unto you,
I would not write to you with paper and ink, but
trust to come unto you and speak face to face, that
our joy may be full."
From this interview, a marriage took place the
ensuing month.
Teacher : "John, explain the following propo-sition."
John: "What is there about it that you don't
understand?"
IN SERVICE
Benevolent Gentleman: "My little boy, have
you no better way to spend this beautiful afternoon
than by standing in front of the gate idling away
your time?"
Boy : "I ain't idlin' away my time. There's
a chump inside with my sister who is paying me
10 cents an hour to watch for papa. -
Examiner (questioning applicant for life-saving
job) : "What would you do if you saw a woman
being washed out to sea?"
Applicant: "I'd throw her a cake of soap."
Examiner: "Why a cake of soap?"
Applicant : "To wash her back."
Teacher: "When was the last revival of learn-ing?"
Student : "Before the last exam."
He: "I dreamt last night that I was married
to the most beautiful girl in the world."
She: "Oh, George, and were we happy?"
Is Size an Advantage?
Macalester College is not the larg-est
educational institution in Min-nesota—
but why should a college
be large ? It believes that charac-ter
training is fundamental in all
education, and that the best work
can be done, both by students and
professors, if the numbers are
small.
JOHN C. ACHESON
President
ST. PAUL, MINN.
CLEANING & DYEING Co.
Clothes and Rug Cleaners, Dyers
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Phone Nestor 6311
729-731 NO. SNELLING AVE., ST. PAUL
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University and Snelling Avenues
Tel. Nestor 1681
Phones:
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Residence: Phone:
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BETH EL INSTITUTE
Comprising •
BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
and BETHEL ACADEMY
1480-1492 NORTH SNELLING AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENTS
High School Preparatory Music
Bible and Missionary Training Theological
Expression
BETHEL HAS
Faculty of twenty, enrollment of 311, campus of eight acres, three buildings.
library of 18,000 volumes, buildings and equipment valued at $300,000, all clear of
debt, Th. G., Th. B., and B. D. courses in the Seminary, Bible and Missionary
Training Course, Christian atmosphere, ideal location, accredited work in all de-partments,
accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary
Schools and by the State University, low expenses, opportunity for self-help, etc.
AN APPEAL TO ALL
BETHEL offers a splendid opportunity for investment in Christian education and
character. Consider the rich returns on donations of money for scholarships, dor-mitory
buildings, equipment in various departments, endowment of chairs in Bible,
Sunday School Training, etc., and toward the running expenses.
Working for you without worry is what Bethel Institute will do if you invest
your funds here for Kingdom work, giving you a life interest from four to nine per
cent, according to your age, and giving you a daily joy in the consciousness that your
investments can never be used for other purposes.
For catalog and information regarding courses, gifts, endowments, etc., address
G. ARVID HAGSTROM, President
BETHEL INSTITUTE
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
Since 1870
This firm has provided North-west
people with the best and
finest in
MUSICAL
INSTRLTMENTS
zit Fair Prices on Easy Terms
W. j. DYER & BRO.
21-25 W. 5th St. ST. PAUL
Compliments
H assett's
Quick Lunch
Service at all Hours
1214 SNELLING AVENUE
Near Como
Cpe leave no purple mantle to
drape the shoulders of our suc-cessors—
TN are not so sure that
we have one `hough we liked
the work, we wish you good luck!
70e're out.
MOUNDS PARK SANITARIUM, a Baptist General
Hospital, beautifully located at Indian Mounds Park in
Saint Paul, and the two other Baptist Hospitals, the Mid-way
and the Merriam Park, offer a complete hospital
service to Baptists of the Northwest.
Each General Hospital maintains an efficient staff of
surgeons and physicians, adequate nurse service, and
thoroughly equipped surgery. In addition to general
hospital facilities, a special psychopathic department,
organized along the advanced lines, for the treatment of
nervous diseases is operated at Mounds Park Sanitar-ium.
Special facilities for surgery are maintained at
the Midway Hospital, and obstetrics at the Merriam
Park Hospital.
The Association's Training School for nurses is also a
valuable asset to Baptists of the Northwest.
Northwestern Baptist Hospital
Association
General Offices:
, INDIAN MOUNDS PARK SAINT PAUL
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